De Barnes is establishing a scholarship fund, “Alfred Obirigya & Comfort Asiedua Barnes Grant”. The intent of the award is to promote high academic standards in any of the areas of study. The award will be granted to a top-class final year student in the University of Ghana, Legon. The grant is expected to be awarded once every year. The award amount for 2017 is GHS1,000 to be credited to the award winner’s tuition fees.

To enter, you must be in your final year of school with a high GPA. De Barnes requires you to submit a 1-page summary describing your future dreams and goals and must include 2 references from faculty
members attesting to your character, academic laurels, and spirit of volunteerism (e.g. soft interpersonal skills). You must include an official copy of your transcript. Applications for the grant will run between April 1, 2017 and July 31, 2017. Applications must be received within this timeframe to be considered for the grant. Award will be granted by October 30, 2017.

Please refer to poster on the campuses of the University of Ghana, for further details.